Method for Reducing Host Cell Proteins in Affinity Chromatography
Summary
The USPTO has published a patent application from Genentech, Inc. detailing a method for purifying antibodies by reducing host cell proteins using a low conductivity aqueous solution in affinity chromatography. This application, filed on December 2, 2025, describes a specific purification technique for biopharmaceutical products.
What changed
This document is a USPTO patent application (US20260085090A1) filed by Genentech, Inc. on December 2, 2025. It describes a method for purifying antibodies by reducing host cell proteins through a wash step with a low conductivity aqueous solution during affinity chromatography. The application lists specific inventors and CPC classifications related to peptide and antibody purification.
While this is a patent application and not a regulatory rule, it signifies a new development in biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Companies involved in antibody production or purification may find this method relevant for improving product purity and yield. Compliance officers in the pharmaceutical sector should be aware of such innovations as they can influence future manufacturing standards and intellectual property landscapes.
Source document (simplified)
METHOD FOR THE REDUCTION OF HOST CELL PROTEINS IN AFFINITY CHROMATOGRAPHY
Application US20260085090A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026
Assignee
Genentech, Inc.
Inventors
Paul MCDONALD, Richard ST. JOHN, Marc Wong, Roberto FALKENSTEIN, Wolfgang KOEHNLEIN, Klaus SCHWENDNER, Bernhard SPENSBERGER, Michael WIEDMANN, Frank ZETTL, Annika KLEINJANS, Carina KOPP, Benjamin TRAN, Ryan ERICKSON
Abstract
The current invention reports a method for purifying an antibody by reducing the content of a host cell protein. The method employs a wash step with a low conductivity aqueous solution in an affinity chromatography.
CPC Classifications
C07K 1/22 C07K 16/18 C07K 16/22 C07K 16/2854 C07K 16/32 C07K 16/36 C07K 2317/14 C07K 2317/31
Filing Date
2025-12-02
Application No.
19406716
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